Eligible applicants that apply on or before 12/18/2024 will be sent first for consideration This position is located at Fort Riley Youth Sports and Fitness. Applicants with prior experience in CYS Youth Sports and Fitness are encouraged to apply. This position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

Works in a Child and Youth Services (CYS) Sports and Fitness program, assists in the management and delivery of CYS Sports and Fitness initiatives (team sports, individual sports, fitness and health, outreach, motor skills activities etc.). Applies professional knowledge to assist in the planning, implementation, and supervision, of a comprehensive program that promotes positive growth and development of children and youth. Assists in the development of a broad program of recruitment, training and certification, and management of volunteer coaches and officials for various sports. Supervises and evaluates assigned staff based on established performance standards. Provides appropriate professional recognition and/or disciplinary action. Works cooperatively with other managers to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality options for children and youth.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment or placement into the position.
• Proof of education is required at the time of application.
• Good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease (verified through physical examination). Immunizations must be current including annual influenza vaccinations.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Additional conditions of employment can be found in the Applicant Information Kit, link is in additional information below.
• Must obtain/maintain certification in CPR/First Aid.
• Must possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability determination.
• Any individual who was required to register with selective service and who has not registered or knowingly and willingly did not register before the requirement terminated or become inapplicable to the individual will not be appointed.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or higher which included a major course of study or at least 24 semester hours in physical education, OR All of the following equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level: 1. At least one year of experience assisting in the delivery of a comprehensive sports and fitness or physical education program which included children and youth. This experience may have been gained in a school/college, community, institutional, or recreational setting. 2. Experience coaching child/youth sports or in training coaches in accordance with nationally-recognized (i.e., NAYS, NYS, NYSCA) requirements. 3. Experience in the delivery of or demonstrated knowledge in the requirements for age-appropriate health and fitness programs for children/youth. 4. Experience working with schools, community organizations, or other partnering organizations to coordinate initiatives for children/youth. Recommended highly-qualifying: In addition to meeting one of the requirements above, highly-qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree or higher which included a major course of study or at least 24 semester hours in coursework directly related to children or youth (i.e., PE for children, motor skills development, childhood development, early/elementary/secondary education, health/nutrition for children, child/adolescent psychology, etc.); OR at least two years of experience directing or assisting in the delivery of a comprehensive sports and fitness or physical education program which included children and youth. Applicants may also meet highly-qualifying criteria by possessing prior experience working with Child and Youth Services Youth Sports and Fitness.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.

Contacts

• Address EM-NAF-W0VMAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT RILEY HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
• Name: CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]